Becket

Based On the book by Jean Anouilh

Becket is a 1964 British historical drama film about the historic, tumultuous relationship between Henry II of England and his friend-turned-bishop Thomas Becket. It is a dramatic film adaptation of the 1959 play Becket or the Honour of God by Jean Anouilh made by Hal Wallis Productions and released by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Peter Glenville and produced by Hal B. Wallis with Joseph H. Hazen as executive producer. The screenplay was written by Edward Anhalt based on Anouilh's play.

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Release date:

March 11, 1964

Director:

Peter Glenville

Cast:

Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa

Genre:

Drama, Biographical, Medieval

Country:

United States, United Kingdom

Language:

English

Year page:

1964 in adaptations